Director of Payroll Services
Sunrise Senior Living Mgmt • McLean, Virginia • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Aug 8, 2026
Why Join Sunrise Senior Living
At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.
As Director of Payroll Services, you lead enterprise payroll strategy and operations across Sunrise’s U.S. and Canadian locations, ensuring accurate, compliant and scalable payroll delivery while developing a high-performing team. What You’ll Do: Enterprise Payroll Leadership • Lead payroll strategy, transformation and automation initiatives • Oversee multi-state/provincial payroll operations for a large workforce • Ensure compliance with tax laws, wage and hour regulations, SOX and internal controls • Serve as senior escalation point for complex payroll matters Systems & Process Optimization • Drive optimization of Workday Payroll and Time Tracking • Partner with HR, IT, Finance and Legal on system enhancements and integrations • Lead payroll-related audits and ensure documentation and control integrity • Establish KPIs and SLAs to elevate team member experience Financial & Strategic Support • Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities • Support M&A integrations and workforce transitions • Implement standardized payroll policies and scalable processes Team Development & Cross-Functional Leadership • Mentor and develop payroll leaders and staff • Foster accountability, service excellence and continuous improvement What We’re Looking For: • Bachelor’s degree (Business, Accounting or related field) • 1+ years progressive payroll leadership experience • 5+ years people management experience • Workday Payroll expertise (implementation preferred) • Strong U.S. & Canadian payroll compliance knowledge • Advanced Excel skills; FPC or CPP preferred Director Payroll Services – Ensure Accurate and Timely Payroll Operations Director Payroll | Payroll Operations | HR Payroll ServicesPay Range:
160,356.00 - 200,445.00Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.
We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
Retirement Savings Plans
Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
Tuition Reimbursement
In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
Some benefits have eligibility requirements
Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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